About Bangalore

Bangalore

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the ‘Garden City’ because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.

Budget Hotels in BangaloreThere are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.

LanguageThe official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.

Events in BangaloreThe important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.

Places to See in BangaloreSome of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary’s Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.

Rail:Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.

Bus:There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.

About Gerusoppa

Gerusoppa

Gerusoppa is a small village in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Some of the nearest major urban agglomerations close by are Bhatkal and Shimoga at the distances of 84 and 101 km respectively. The village is located on the edge of the Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Those with a taste for greenery, beaches as well as temples can try this place out.

Places to StayBeing a small town, the place lacks proper lodging facilities. One will have to put up in Bhatkal as far as hotels are concerned. The two most popular places to put up in the area are Kola Paradise Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 300) and Central Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 300).

LanguageThe official language of the region is Kannada. Hindi is also widely spoken and understood.

EventsThe important festivals of the region are Ugadi in March-April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September and Diwali in October-November.

Places of InterestSome of the places which are worth visiting in the vicinity are Jog Falls, Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary at the distances of 58 km and 114 km respectively. The nearby coastal city of Bhatkal too has a couple of interesting places among which are Haddin Beach, Jali Beach, Bandar Beach, Kannigundi waterfalls (4-5 km away), Kadvinkattu artificial dam (4-5 km away), Marikamba Temple, Sodigadhe Temple, Murdeshwara Temple and others.

How to Get There

Air:Hubli airport is the nearest at a distance of 165 km.

Rail:The nearest railway station is the Bhatkal Railway Station at a distance of 82 km.

Bus:Several top operators operate in the area, including state-run buses. Buses to the area are available from Bhatkal and Udupi. Before going on a holiday, check out for deals and offers on several bus ticket booking sites like Ticketgoose.com.